Description
A delicious and creamy Salted Caramel Pecan Dip that is perfect for entertaining and will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers for dipping
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Continue to mix until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle additional caramel sauce on top if desired.
- Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers for dipping.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time. If preparing in advance, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Allow it to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- For a chocolate twist, mix in 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg